Gaza: Four Israeli soldiers reported missing

Shafaq News – Gaza

On Friday, four Israeli soldiers went missing during an ambush conducted by al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, in the al-Zaytoun neighborhood of the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media reports.

Following the incident, the Israeli army activated the Hannibal Protocol, a military directive aimed at preventing the capture of soldiers during combat operations. Reports indicated that several soldiers were killed or wounded during the clashes.

Israeli outlets described the attack as one of the most difficult since October 7, 2023.

Earlier, Abu Obaida, the military spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades, stated that “the price of occupying Gaza will be paid in the blood of occupation soldiers”, adding that such operations would increase the chances of capturing more Israeli soldiers.